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A colorful look at our history, architecture, waterfront, and everything else that makes¿ Western New York an amazing place to live, work, and play from Dr. Mark Donnelly,¿ author of: The Fine Art of Capturing Buffalo, Frozen Assets, and Statuesque Buffalo.

Oscar and Sarah is a story about two very unlikely friends, each struggling to fit in.Oscar is a puppy with some unique features that make him look totally different than his brothers and sisters.Sarah is a little girl adopted from another country. Her darker skin and thick accent make her different than the other kids at school.Together they discover just how truly special they are.

Being a Medium is calling. It's as much a part of your DNA just as your hair or eye color. Mediums are special to this world since you can transition between worlds and communicate with both. The connection not always understood and is often confusing to those that are new to come upon this ability. I wrote this book to help open the door to your new experiences.

How did Kelly's Island or Donnelly's Wall get their names? Were there pirates in Buffalo Harbor? Was there a clothing-optional beach on the city's waterfront? What lighthouse changed the shape of the United States? All this and more can be found in the pages of this book, a collection of history and heritage that traces the colorful past of a waterfront that built a city in the 19th Century and is rebuilding its future in the 21st. Join journalist, historian and author Mike Vogel for a look back at some of the intriguing and sometimes obscure episodes that marked life on the Buffalo waterfront, and the forces that once made this harbor a critically important economic powerhouse for the nation. Harboring History offers residents and visitors alike a sense of place and a deeper appreciation of the once-industrial shorelines now finding a new role as a modern recreational urban waterfront.

Anecdotal history of Buffalo, N.Y. as told through its public art, landmarks, and monuments.

One of the best parts of gardening is sharing information and tricks of the trade with other gardeners. In this book, author and gardener, Jackie Albarella, shares an easy to understand, helpful collection of gardening tips for everyone from the beginner to the seasoned gardener. Written in a common sense, down to earth manner, you'll learn tips like: ¿ How to keep tulips standing straight when in a vase ¿ How to get free mulch ¿ How to keep the squirrels from digging up your spring bulbs ¿ And saving this years' seeds for next season

When Max the Dog visits Grandma's house, he sees his first live parade! But when trouble starts, Max stands up for kindness and makes new friends. Join Max the Dog on his first adventure as he shows what it looks like to be a real friend, and finds a rainbow to keep forever!

This collection of personal essays is Jackie Albarella's take on the adventures of everyday living. The wiggly monsters underfoot or in the garden evoke hilarious visual images.Every woman who has ever tried to get in shape or keep from "flashing" will find the funny in the way Jackie describes her adventures in womanhood. Learning to swim, walking in a snowstorm, or playing celebrity baseball all become causes for laughter for the reader of this book.

Last Year, When I Was Small is a story about Cullan, a Kindergartner looking back on his many struggles of being the youngest and smallest in the family now that he has reached the sage old age of five. Learn about how his keen powers of observation helps him to find an amazing cure for being small.

Amy's new puppy Nelly doesn't learn new tricks easily. Amy tries her best to teach Nelly what she is supposed to learn for her puppy class graduation - but there's just one problem. Nelly loves belly rubs! This is a great book for anyone who loves dogs, and for everyone who needs a reminder to embrace their own unique gifts and share them proudly out in the great big, beautiful world.

Fifty Shades of Gravy is a satirical look at food and the sexual vocabulary it brings to the table, demonstrated with fifty terrific recipes that help us to laugh at ourselves. It's an examination of the head-on collision of sexual slang and food, combined with fourth-grade humor, and enough meaningless trivia to make you a complete bore on a first date.

A look at both when and how dinosaurs lived and the history of the development of the Hawaiian Islands.

In the heart of Buffalo's Allentown, inconspicuously watching in alleys, behind keyholes, and in the sultry shadows atop a bar stool lurks a gumshoe hot on a case. Meet Jake Knight, a hard-boiled, trench coat-wearing, cigar-smoking, private eye that could have walked straight out of central casting. Join him as he and his trusty dog Duke sprightly traverse the city's endless maze of crooks, politicians, and men who blow bubbles, in search of justice and money to pay the rent. Rather than overhearing his inner monologue, we're invited to study the depths of his daily observations through the pages of diary entries he posts every night after last call. Insightful, philosophical, and even poetic at times, Jake Knight's story will be a boffo, instant classic, according to his mother.

The Worm Doctor is a story about a young girl named Andrea, a big-hearted, pre-pre-med student who cares for all creatures big, small, and very small. See how she gets her start by treating the only patients that will stay in place long enough to be cared for - bugs.

My Name Is Rocky is an inspiring story about a dog who always finds the bright side of any situation. Born under a railroad bridge with a homeless veteran, staying at an animal shelter, and finally being adopted by a loving family, Rocky is proof that it's not where you start, but where you finish.

'Feel Good Now' represents an opportunity for anyone who is interested in Energy Healing to learn the basics in an easy, hands-on manner. Whether you are a novice, a healer, a chiropractor, a teacher, a physical therapist, a yoga instructor or health professional 'Feel Good Now' will open the doors to an unseen world of tremendous healing power that you may have never previously realized. This book clearly presents the seven major Chakras, their attributes and functions; the Human Aura, Meditation in its most simplistic format, and Energy Healing, complete with some history of energy healing and actual examples for you to practice. The body has an innate sense of healing and the practitioner becomes the boost that helps the energy move towards healing. We all have the skill of energy healing. 'Feel Good Now' connects you with that skill in a simple yet profound manner. A Reflection Guide accompanies this book for an optimal learning experience.

Goose the Cook is a totally unhealthy and politically incorrect guide to preparing really fun foods. Written by a self-taught cook with a slightly off-bubble view of the culinary experience, Goose the Cook is a bawdy, laugh-out-loud look at food and recipes. It's not just a collection of recipes, but dozens of entertaining excuses to creatively re-conquer your kitchen with a new sense of adventure, and a minimum of swearing.

A colorful look at our history, architecture, waterfront, and everything else that makes Western New York an amazing place to live, work, and play from Dr. Mark Donnelly, author and photographer of The Fine Art of Capturing Buffalo, Frozen Assets, Celebrating Buffalo'sWaterfront, Shovel Ready City, A City Built By Giants, Statuesque Buffalo, and How To Eat A Buffalo.

According to the Small Business Administration nearly 34% of small businesses will fail within their first two years, and 50% within five. There are many reasons why companies fail, but if you can't answer five basic financial questions correctly, it's a fairly safe bet that your company will become one of these statistics, or at best, constantly have serious cash flow problems. It doesn't have to be this way! With a few small adjustments, you'll be able to answer all of these questions correctly. In this book, Anthony M. DeSimone, CPA/CMA, is sharing gems he's learned in his 20+ years as an CFO, COO, Business Consultant, Trusted Advisor, and Goal Mentor for individuals and small businesses to help you: ¿ Get your finger on the financial pulse of your company ¿ Answer the common question "Where the hell is all the cash?!" ¿ Complete 100% of the goals you set ¿ Stop the "Putting out Fires" mentality ¿ Transform from a procrastinator to an accelerator in just 21 days ¿ Go from 150+ emails to just 15 per day And so much more-all in bite-sized nuggets so that you can begin to impliment them immediately. Running a business is hard work so don't make it harder by not having it built on a solid financial reporting foundation. Use this book and start making changes today!

Shovel-Ready City is a tip of the hat to Buffalo's hearty winter warriors who routinely navigate white-outs, black ice, cold feet, and a seasons worth of calamities with style, elegance, and grace. This book is an open invitation to be inspired by the majesty of our great city adorned in white, to debunk the exaggerations about our weather, and to laugh all the while you are doing it.

Winner of a 2004 Benjamin Franklin Award. Happiness always seems to elude Grant Thorson. Witness his joys and sorrows as he learns to embrace the sometimes bitter struggle that is life.